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EX03 HNB

2003 Ford Focus · Petrol · 1988cc

Black Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1988cc
ColourBlack
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Ford Focus Petrol 1988cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 2 (82% pass rate). It has 103,952 miles on the clock, averaging 9,085 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 2.0 Duratec engine is known for valve cover gasket and camshaft seals.

MOT & Mileage History for EX03 HNB

MOT Status
Due date passed
103,952
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
82%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 2 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,085

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading103,952 miles
Reading date
Miles last year9
Average per year9,085
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for EX03 HNB 28k47k66k85k104k '06'14'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage103,952 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage103,943 miles
Since last MOT+9,383 miles
PASS
Mileage94,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,560 miles
Since last MOT+9,248 miles
PASS
Mileage85,312 miles
Since last MOT+9,883 miles
PASS
Mileage75,429 miles
Since last MOT+8,516 miles
PASS
Mileage66,913 miles
Since last MOT+7,963 miles
PASS
Mileage58,950 miles
Since last MOT+10,214 miles
PASS
Mileage48,736 miles
Since last MOT+12,223 miles
PASS
Mileage36,513 miles
Since last MOT+8,625 miles
PASS
Mileage27,888 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Ford Focus

These are the most commonly reported problems on Ford Focus models (1998–2004), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Valve cover gasket (also called rocker cover gasket)

Camshaft seals (front/rear crankshaft seals sometimes linked)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 HNB
MakeFord
ModelFocus
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1988cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About EX03 HNB

What car is EX03 HNB?

EX03 HNB is an black Ford Focus, petrol (1988cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX03 HNB?

The last recorded mileage for EX03 HNB was 103,952 miles, recorded on 30 Jul 2014 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX03 HNB passed its MOT?

EX03 HNB has had 11 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (9 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 30 Jul 2014.

Is EX03 HNB ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX03 HNB is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is EX03 HNB?

EX03 HNB is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.